Springfield Express' Josh Cook scored 5:41 into overtime to beat Oklahoma City Blazers, 3-2 (OT).

With the win, Springfield Express avoided elimination to make the series score 1-1 in the best of three series.

Cook had two goals to lead Springfield Express to victory.

Springfield Express' offense rang up 35 shots on Oklahoma City Blazers' net. Springfield Express did not rack up many penalties in the contest, totaling only one minor for two minutes in penalty time.

Springfield Express additionally got points from David Higgs, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Springfield Express came via Tobias Sjolund, who had one.

Oklahoma City Blazers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Springfield Express power plays.

Oklahoma City Blazers was helped by Kirill Romanov, who grabbed one goal. Romanov scored 17:44 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Oklahoma City Blazers. Drake Johnson picked up the assist. Dominik Vlk also scored for Oklahoma City Blazers. In addition, Oklahoma City Blazers received assists from Alex Smith, who had one and Petr Kobes, who had two.

Springfield Express' Bobby Dugan stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Jakub Krejci recorded 32 saves for Oklahoma City Blazers. Oklahoma City Blazers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors and had no power play opportunities.